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The point (4, -8.5) is reflected across the y axis on a coordinate plane to create a new point. What is the distance between the two points in units.

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Answer:

8units

Explanation:

If the coordinate (x,y) is reflected over the y axis, the resulting coordinate will be (-x, y)

For the coordinate (4,-8.5), the resulting point after reflection will be (-4, -8.5)

Using the distance formula;

D = √(x₂-x₁)²+(y₂-y₁)²

D = √(-8.5+8.5)²)²+(-4-4)²

D =√(-8)²

D = √64

D = 8

Hence the required distance is 8units

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